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Master of Public Health (Online) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The MPH Program for Experienced Professionals (MPH-PEP) is the oldest MPH programme in Ohio and is offered 100% online. Students do not specialise, shaping their studies through electives, applied practice and the integrative learning experience.

Faculty: College of Public Health  |  Department: Public Health (Program for Experienced Professionals)  |  Duration: 3 years part-time (minimum 42 semester credit hours)  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students take two courses per semester during the academic year (mid-August to May), beginning with two foundational courses in autumn. The first summer is open for an applied practice experience and electives; the integrated learning experience is completed in the second and third years.

Career pathways

Aimed at experienced professionals advancing into public health leadership.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: admission is limited to applicants with at least an undergraduate degree and two or more years of work experience, or a relevant doctoral degree and at least one year of health-related work experience. Ohio State graduate admission (university-wide): International applicants to Ohio State graduate programmes: minimum English proficiency TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120 (many programmes require higher; scores valid two years); applicants need a four-year US bachelor's degree or equivalent (16 years of study). A complete application includes the online application, transcripts and references plus any programme-specific items.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn

Duration: 3 years part-time (minimum 42 semester credit hours)

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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